Shannon will introduce his film The Missing Person; also appearing will be the film’s editor and Rochester native Mollie Goldstein
Rochester, N.Y. - The Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House welcomes Oscar®-nominated screen and stage actor Michael Shannon at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, as he presents the film The Missing Person, in which he stars. Shannon also has appeared in Revolutionary Road (for which he earned a 2009 Academy Award® nomination for Best Supporting Actor), Bug, 8 Mile, and World Trade Center. He will introduce the film and talk with the audience following the screening. Also taking part in the question-and-answer session with Shannon will be Mollie Goldstein, the film’s editor and a native of Brighton. Read more »
The Art of Illumination and The Mourners Will Open March 2
New York, N.Y. - A unique window into the lavish French courts of the Valois dukes of Burgundy and Berry will be offered at The Metropolitan Museum of Art this spring with the simultaneous opening, on March 2, of two landmark exhibitions: The Art of Illumination: The Limbourg Brothers and the Belles Heures of Jean de France, duc de Berry and The Mourners: Medieval Tomb Sculpture from the Court of Burgundy. The former features the exquisitely illustrated pages of a luxurious prayer book that belonged to Jean de Berry (1340-1416); the latter shows expressive alabaster figures from the tomb of his nephew, John the Fearless (Jean sans Peur, 1371-1419). Read more »
Chautauqua County, N.Y. - Lucy and Desi, wine and cheese, and plenty of maple syrup are just some of the ingredients for fun and discovery in Chautauqua County. Check out their 2010 March-May Event Highlights! Read more »
Oswego, N.Y. - The discovery of the Great Lakes’ oldest confirmed shipwreck - a British warship used in the American Revolution - is the keynote presentation for the March 6, 2010 Great Lakes Underwater conference at SUNY Oswego, Oswego, NY. Underwater explorer Jim Kennard, who might be called the “Great Lakes Seaway Trail’s Jacques Cousteau,” will share the exciting story of how he and diving partner Dan Scoville located the HMS Ontario, considered an underwater “Holy Grail.”
Those attending the Great Lakes Underwater event hosted by New York Sea Grant and the Oswego Maritime Foundation will see a video of the fascinating 229-year-old, 80-foot-long, 22-gun ship and hear the details of her discovery using deep-water sonar scanning. The video images will reveal how well the deep, cool Great Lakes’ water of Lake Ontario preserved her two crow’s nests, carved bow, quarter galleries, anchors and upright masts. Read more »
Highmount, N.Y. - With 48 trails open and a 28-48 inch base, the Belleayre Ski Center is ready for the skiers and riders this coming Presidents’ Day Weekend. With snow in the forecast for mid-week, conditions on the mountain will be excellent. And there are plenty of activities slated this coming week including discounted lift tickets Wednesday and Friday along with contests celebrating our American athletes’ quest for gold medals. This and every Wednesday, Belleayre offers skiers and riders $20 lift tickets and $10 rentals. And this Friday is another of Belleayre’s Skier Appreciation Days with $25 lift tickets all day. Read more »
Clayton, N.Y. - Wineries, local foods producers, and students interested in educating people about health and nutrition are among the exhibitors set for the Saturday, February 27, 4-8pm Clayton Rotary Taste of the Town 2010 event at the Clayton Opera House. The food and beverage event will feature everything from regionally-produced cheese and cheesecake to maple confections, wines and chocolates. Read more »
Camping is an affordable family-friendly vacation option this year
Campground Owners of New York (CONY) has announced the availability of its 2010 Campground & RV Park Guide. The guide is free and available by visiting http://www.nycampgrounds.com/ and filling out the online request form, or calling CONY toll-free at (800) 497-2669.
Entitled “Camping New York Style,” the 100-page guide highlights the features and amenities for over 210 privately-operated campgrounds and RV parks across New York State. The guide is a handy reference tool for researching and booking just the right campsite for your next vacation. Read more »
